VOL. XLVII AUSTIN, TEXAS, DECEMBER, 1962 NO. 4 National Debate Committee To Study Topics for 1963 Newspaper Fund To Offer Leagues Will Select Journalism Scholarships Final Problem Area The Newspaper Fund will pro­ to a scholastic publication, or whose HAnover 2-3115. Leagues throughout the nation have submitted to the Na­ vide scholarships for high school teaching program includes a course The Fund is offering two types tional University Extension Association Committee on Debate and junior college journalism or courses in journalism is eligible. of training under its fellowship and Discussion Materials their suggestions for the 1963-64 teachers and publications sponsors. Lack of previous formal training program of 1963. One provides for debate propostion. This is the fifth year that the or practical experience in journal­ a full summer's study at a college Final selection of three problem areas will be made in fund, under terms of a gift from ism does not constitute a bar to or university offering varied courses December. The three problem areas will then be resubmitted The Wall Street Journal has pro­ eligibility. The Fund seeks espe­ in journalism. The other offers an vided this opportunity for teachers cially to encourage teachers who applicant attendance at a special­ to the Leagues for a final vote which will determine the prob­ to take refresher courses. have journalism responsibilities in ized seminar for high school jour­ lem area from which three debate topics will be named. Grants will vary in amounts up their schools, but who have not had nalism teachers. Texas will be represented at the December meeting of the to $1,000, based on the expense in­ an opportunity to obtain such train­ The seminar is concentrated in Advisory Council by Paul E. Pettigrew, debate coach at Hill- volved. The number of teachers as­ ing or experience. a shorter period and offers general crest High School of Dallas and by R. J. Kidd, League Director sisted will depend on the size of Teachers who applied unsuccess­ background courses in journalism individual grants. fully for grants in prior years are along with work in publication and member of the NUEA Committee on Debate and Discus­ Any teacher in the United States invited to apply again. Application techniques. sion Materials. WHISPERIN' IMAGES Grapeland High School dramatists, directed by Mrs. J. C. Shoultz, won the Con­ at high school or junior college letters should be sent to: Paul S. Applications may be obtained The topics are listed in their or­ ference A one-act play title at State Meet. Their production of "Whisperin 1 Images" was rated tops. Johnny level, who has not previously re­ Swensson, Executive Director, The from Mr. Swensson. Deadline for der of preference as submitted to 7. Foreign Economic Aid Byrd and Carolyn Franks, shown in the picture, had leading roles. Not shown are Eula Kate Anderson, ceived one of these grants, and Newspaper Fund, 44 Broad Street, making application is January 20, the debate committee: a. Reduction in foreign economic whose duties include being adviser New York 4, New York. Telephone: 1963. aid Peggy Herod, Martha Jones, and Jerry Pridgen, all of Grapeland, who won All-Star Cast honors for 1. Medical Care for the Aged b. Discontinuing program of their portrayals in the play. Miss Anderson was rated Best Actress honors and the Samuel French Award a. National medical care foreign aid for her work. b. Compulsory health insurance c. Aid to underdeveloped coun­ League Urged To Include c. Medicare under Social Secur­ tries through United Nations ity 8. Cuba and Communism Spelling Lists Director Finds Debate Key 2. Federal vs. State Sovereignty; a. What should be the policy of Civil Rights; Power of Supreme United States toward Cuba? To Learning How to Reason Swimming in Contest Roster Court b. What should be the policy of Being Bought the United States toward Mr. Rodney Kidd and in the Physical Fitness Pro­ 10. The University of Texas a. Federal/state relationships Communism in the Americas ? By R. J. KIDD shipped, the questions of probability University Interscholastic League gram of the President, and our swimming pool is adequate. Ed Bar­ b. Integration of the Negro in In All States Dr. Bower Aly, Director of the are not, possibly cannot be, dealt University of Texas Box 8028 governor. It is by far the state's low, Hank Chapman and other ath­ the United States 9. The National Debt National Office of the Committee with by any science, are likely to be Austin 12, Texas largest recreational sport. letic officials have indicated their c. Limiting the power of the Su­ a. Deficit spending The morning mail recently on Discussion and Debate of the neglected and are in fact being neg­ Dear Rodney: 3. Swimming is a recognized col­ support of arranging and conduct­ preme Court b. Abolition of the federal in­ lected in the curriculum brought requests from the following National University Extension As­ of the A lot of water has passed under lege and Olympic sport. ing such a program according to d. Abolishing the states come tax schools. In many instances, the only c. Limitation of the federal debt states for copies of the University sociation replies to a young man the spring board since we first 4. Texas is the only state with so League procedures and directions. education our young people receive talked together 24 years ago con­ many young swimmers not having a More important than all of these 3. Election of the President d. Establishment of a national Interscholastic League spelling list: who asks the question, "How to justify the expenditure of so much in dealing with the imponderable is­ cerning swimming as a League ac­ qualifying state high school cham­ points is the fact that this large a. Election by direct vote of the lottery Santa Rosa, California effort on debate?" sues of policy is in extracurricular tivity. I was a discouraged young pionship meet. Other states having number of children need the Inter- people 10. Ownership and Control of Com­ discussion and debate. Hence every Norwich, Connecticut I have been thinking about that swimming coach when you pointed such meets are Illinois, Iowa, Min­ scholastic League because many b. Abolition of the electoral col­ munications effort should be made by those who out the lack of participation would nesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Okla­ are leaving the sport at 14, 15 and Cordele, Georgia question, and here is the answer I lege a. Communication by satellite have come up with though a bit can to improve the instruction and not justify adding the sport at that homa, Ohio, Kansas, Nebraska and 16. Unlike the other states, the Uni­ c. Repeal of the 22nd Amend­ b. Federal regulation of televis­ Morrison, Illinois late, like most of my repartee: thus eventually the practice of fo- time. Swimming has grown since Missouri. versity Interscholastic League is ment ion Middleton, Indiana rensics. "In an age when science is wor- then, and each few years we have 5. A school swimming pool is a unique. It is the high school associ­ 11. Admission of Red China to the Royal Oak, Michigan "Quite possibly an informed and asked you and Rhea Williams to wonderful asset for the physical ation of all sports, which is proof of 4. Disarmament; Arms Control; intelligent student may yet be a Testing United Nations Carlsbad, New Mexico consider putting it in. education program and the com­ the fine work that you and the other poor debater; but no debater can be The number of youngsters in­ munity, but not essential in having members of the League committee 12. United States Farm Policy Las Cruces, New Mexico a. Testing and control of nuclear Newest SAC useful to himself and others unless volved in competitive swimming in a team as many other pools are are doing. I feel, like many others, weapons 13. Abolition of Capital Punishment Nanuet, New York he is both informed and intelligent. America has doubled several times available, and the date of the UIL that swimming is ready for you, but b. Placing atomic weapons under 14. American Patent System Peekskill, New York Hence it is worthwhile to make the during the past ten years. The most spring program allows about two would expect the League to start on international control 15. New World Organization Plattsburg, New York To Be Held effort to provide to young people recent, and greatest increase has months of outdoor time. a trial basis, also a qualified one. For c. Armed forces for the United 16. "Welfare" Legislation studying profound questions of pub­ Saranac, New York been in Texas. This organization 6. Swimming is economical no example, start with boys, and have Nations 17. Control of Space Exploration lic policy with the materials for in­ (Texas Age Group Swimming) balls, rackets, shoes, or other equip­ only two qualifying meets the first Findley, Ohio has 18. Revision of Present Immigra­ In Uvalde forming themselves." the names of 2,116 boys and girls ment. $3.95 buys a top nylon swim year, one for the northern half of 5. Federal Regulation of Labor tion Laws Hudson, Ohio This reasoning seems to me to be between the ages of 9 and 16 who suit and most swimmers have their the state, and one for the southern Unions Newest site for a Student Activ­ 19. Nations of Europe should form Mansfield, Ohio a rationale for our enterprise. If entered big meets held in Texas dur­ own. half, with the finals at Austin dur­ ities Conference is Southwest Texas a. Outlawing industry-wide bar­ a Federal Union Bethlehem, Pennsylvania any of you wish to suggest a better ing 1962. Entry lists of some meets 7. Swimming is safe and whole­ ing the State Meet. Junior College in Uvalde. gaining. 20. Berlin Should be a Free City answer than my belated one, I will were not received and many small some. It demands physical endur­ On behalf of Texas youngsters in­ Shaft, Pennsylvania The conference there will be held b. Compulsory arbitration of 21. Uniform Penal Code for the be glad to have it. meets were not considered, so we ance and discipline. Injuries and de­ terested in swimming, we respect­ Neenah, Wisconsin on Saturday, Jan. 19. There will be labor disputes United States feel that the number of such inter­ linquency are almost unheard of. fully request the University Inter- sessions in the various speech con­ c. Placing unions under anti­ 22. Legal Voting Age should be Re­ Nearly every state in the Union ested youngsters would approach 8. A swimming team inspires all scholastic League to consider tests, drama, journalism, slide rule, trust laws duced orders copies of the League's spell­ 3,000, and a sharp increase is ex­ students to learn to swim, one of swimming as a League activity. science and number sense. 23. Federal Department of Urban ing bulletin. This spelling list is Smo/c/ngCot/se pected in 1963. These children cer­ the goals of all secondary schools. With very best regards, I am, 6. Conservation of Natural Re­ Consultants from the Interscho- Affairs unique in that it includes words tainly need an immediate future for 9. There would be no conflict with Sincerely Yours, sources lastic League, The University of 24. Internationalizing the Panama which are not found in the state- their existing Texas high school meets. Tex Robertson Texas and Southwest Texas Junior wholesome talent, and an op­ a. Conservation of water re­ Canal adopted texts. More than 80,000 Of Cancer College will present instructional portunity to develop into college and sources 25. Pension for Artists, Poets and copies of the 1962-1963 list have even Olympic swimmers. Interscho­ sessions and practice contests to b. Pollution of air and water Musicians already been sold. lastic League help sponsors and contestants in Swimming would cer­ Award Winner Cites League, c. Land and forestry policy 26. Statehood for Puerto Rico Medics Say tainly their preparation for the official fill the gap, and be a fine inspiration for all these youngsters. Spring Meet competition. New York (UPI) The Ameri­ We would offer the following All schools in the area are invited Grant Donor, For Talent Aids New Material can Cancer Society has begun dis­ comments to favor swimming as an Dallas Teacher Will Serve to send delegations of students and tribution of a question-and-answer Interscholastic League activity: By PATTI LEWIS are being awarded, are also missed sponsors. There will be no registra­ booklet warning high school stu­ 1. This is another opportunity too frequently when the colleges and tion fee and there is no limit on the For Debaters dents against the dangers of ciga­ for the League to do so very much Whenever outstanding high scholarship agencies are searching On Debate Topic Committee number a school can send to the ses­ rette smoking. for so many school students are being singled for young people to whom to grant sions. Texas youngsters Paul E. Pettigrew, Dallas speech "The fact that cigarette smok­ through this worthy sport. It would out for praise and recognition, the financial aid so that they can con­ Sessions will start at 9 a.m. and teacher, will serve on the commit­ Is Available ing causes lung cancer has been add another sport at a time when laurels nearly always seem to fall tinue their educations beyond high end at 12 noon to give time for stu­ tee that selects and phrases the na­ proved beyond a reasonable doubt," we need more participation, not to the gridiron stars or to the vale­ school. Once more, the majority of Debate materials concerning the dents to get back home reasonably tional debate topics at the National the society said in the first of the spectators. dictorians and salutatorians. The the stipends seem to fall to the ath­ Common Market for the Western early. University Extension Association 12-page booklet's 50 answers to 2. Swimming rates at the top in students who are not quite so athle­ letes and top scholars, until these Hemisphere are somewhat limited. convention in Cleveland on Dec. 27- questions "most frequently asked" body development by all health and tic nor quite so scholarly as their students are being offered more as­ Dr. Bower Aly has made 28. a special by teen-agers. physical education organizations, classmates, even though they may sistance than they could ever use, effort to find some additional items Sample Topics have a distinctive talent in some while equally deserving students Mr. Pettigrew and R. J. Kidd, di­ of free material that might be use­ other field, are often overlooked. are receiving no aid at all. rector of the University Interscho­ ful. Schools interested in this ma­ The University Interscholastic The Interscholastic League, by lastic League, will represent Texas terial may want to read the follow­ For Extemp Persuasive Speaking Topics League offers opportunities for offering scholarships to participants schools at the sessions. ing: achieving distinction, not only to the and winners in nearly every event, Mr. Pettigrew, speech, drama and "Some Aspects of United States- Listed below are 10 practice scholars and athletes, but to the enables many students to attend col­ debate teacher at Hillcrest High Canadian Relations." Extemporaneous (Informative) Listed for Practice Sessions students whose talents lie else­ lege who otherwise would not be School in Dallas for six years, is a "A Realistic Foreign Trade Pro­ Speaking topics. These topics were where. Entrants in the literary able to do so. The League's scholar­ graduate of Arlington Heights High gram." prepared by Mr. D. M. Howell and The following 10 practice Persuasive Speaking topics were events each spring are lauded for ships give these talented teens op­ School of Fort Worth. He received "The Impact of Proposed U. S. members of his speech class at prepared by Mr. Guy Bizzell and members of his speech class their acting ability, skill with num­ portunities to develop further their a BA from North Texas State Uni­ Tariff Changes on Organic Chemi­ Monterey High School, Lubbock. at McCallum High School, Austin. bers, creative ability, and practical especial talents under the guidance versity in 1954, and earned his MA in speech at the University of Colo­ cal Imports." Library of Congress 1. Red China starvation or tech­ 1. How should urban renewal be handled ? skills such as typing and shorthand. of college professors. Pamphlet. nology? The league also offers contests for By offering them opportunities rado in 1961. In addition to the above items 2. Russia and Red China friend 2. How valuable is the Peace Corps ? those who are musically talented. for receiving recognition of their He is president of the Dallas some other valuable pamphlets are or foe? 3. Is there a need for greater regulation of drugs? Through the meets sponsored by talents and for winning financial Speech Teachers Association, mem­ becoming available and will be in­ 3. What is Russia's next move? the Interscholastic League, the boy assistance to help meet college ex­ ber of the Interscholastic League cluded in packages sent out from 4. What are Khrushchev's 4. Are the aged financially able to care for their financial who can manipulate a slide rule can penses, the Interscholastic League Committee of the Texas Speech As­ troubles? needs ? sociation and chairman of the the National Office. Also the pack­ earn just as much distinction as the encourages boys and girls to achieve PAUL E. PETTIGREW ages will include a copy of the 5. Of what value is Indochina to boy who can pass a football or hurl much-deserved recognition for their Nothern Texas District of National 5. What is the wise course of action to take with respect to .... Debate Representative. transcript of the broadcast of Oc­ the U.S.? Cuba ? With respect to Berlin ? the discus. Likewise, the girl who abilities and skills. Through partici­ Forensic League. tober 28, on the question: "What 6. Will Japan be able to solve its has become an excellent typist can pation in Interscholastic League should be the foreign trade policy problems without foreign interfer­ 6. What can our society do, practically, to discourage the earn as many honors as her class­ events, students not only earn of the United States?" ence? habit of smoking? mate who has maintained a recognition and prestige, but they Schools wanting this material 7. How far reaching are the ef­ 7. What should be done about the United States farm policy? straight-A average throughout high cultivate and increase their talents should address their requests as fol­ fects of the new trade bill? 8. What does the United States gain or lose because of its school. An especially talented jour­ and their interests. lows: The National Office, The 8. What are the provisions in the refusal to recognize Communist China? nalist student can earn a medal Editor's Note: Committee on Discussion and De­ new U.S. foreign trade bill? 9. Should anything be done to provide sidewalks for the resi­ which he will wear just as proudly Miss Patti Lewis is a 1962 bate, Box 5152 University Station, 9. What was accomplished in the as the basketball star wears his winner of the Texas Laundry Eugene, Oregon. Include 25c with 87th Congress? dential areas of our cities ? school letter. and Dry Cleaners' Association order to cover postage and han­ 10. Is there widespread cheating 10. How should the educational institutions prepare for The same talented students who Award. She is now a student at dling. in relief programs? space age development in the state? are so often overlooked when honors Rice University. Page 2 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Formulas Ruin Good Stories High School Press ew allcften,e OFFICIAL NOTICES "Society has made alcohol an important vehicle of self-expression for Feature Writing Depends Cub Chatter Sells our children." With this statement a recent New York Legislative Com­ \ mittee studying the problem of teen-age drinking began its report. The group of researchers, headed by Dr. Paul Lemkau of Johns Hopkins On Writing Merit GODLEY Psychiatry and Public Health Department further stated, On Research, Creativity University's Godley High School placed on probation By DR. MAX R. HADDICK "Fifty-nine percent of the underage teen-agers (in the study) drink, and in football for the 1962 season for violation BY DR. MAX R. HADDICK Student reporters need training sponsibility and trust and they have of the Football Code. in ways to find and recognize good done well. Few papers carry fea­ Critics are hard at work on the papers that have come in. report that most of their drinking takes place in private places." This * * * Director of Journalism feature material. They should tures about them, and those that do They will grind out the present stock in short order. Many report resulted from a study of I 1 32 students. BRIDGEPORT search for the colorful, humorous, often reduce the features to the High School disqualified for soon to keep them busy. The study reveals that most of these students received the first alco­ Bridgeport Many school paper editors have offbeat human interest elements. same formula that kills interest. more will be needed League honors in football and basketball for a criticism and haven't sent in copies, do it holic drinks from their families. The report indicates the gravity oi the 1961-62 school year and placed on pro­ written to the State Office for lists They need to strive to see the fea­ It is rare to find a school paper If you ordered and 1963- Criti­ school problems which administrators and coaches may encounter in bation in both sports for 1962-63 of suggested subjects for feature ture angle in a given set of facts. that gives deserved coverage to the soon. Put up to three issues in an envelope marked "For 64 for falsification of records submitted to articles and editorials. The same reporters find it easy to achievements of the school's entries regulate or curb drinking and smoking among teen-age Many cism" and rush them to the State Office. The sooner you get attempting to the League Office. reply had to go to all of them. straight news. Every year write all stories as in academic contests. you will get your analysis. students. * your papers in, the sooner There is no effective way that a It requires less effort to set down thousands of Texas students enter and students still hold to the idea that gos­ The medical association has also warned that both drinking and JUDSON (GREGG COUNTY) set of subjects for editorials or the facts in normal summary news journalism, number sense, slide A few sponsors Judson High School has been placed on it sells papers. Mrs. Ned H. smoking are dangerous to the health and welfare of the average citizen. features can be compiled. story form. Unfortunately, this rule, spelling, persuasive speech, sip is necessary. They argue that probation in boys' basketball for the 1962 Every staff has its own problems often kills good material. speech, one-act Huguelet, sponsor of the Electra Junior High School Cub To meet this challenge, the school administrator might enlist the co­ 63 season for violation of the Boy's Basket extemporaneous and its own unique conditions. Each For example, one high school re­ play, science, essay and other com­ operation of local parent-teachers associations by bringing up a discus­ ball Code. Chatter, writes that it just ain't so. * * * has its own opportunities for serv­ porter was assigned to do a feature petition. News and feature stories, Cub Chatter staffers tried for sion of both smoking and drinking at their meetings. This is a real prob­ Coy Blevins, all Chatter BURKBURNETT HIGH SCHOOL ing its readership with local fea­ on a football hero. He learned the about their achievements are rare. three years to cut out gossip grad Sachse and staffers, wrote to thank the critic lem and it is growing. Burkburnett High School suspended in tures and editorials. number of times the hero had car­ Many school reporters study ex­ ually. It was painful and just didn' football for the 1962 season and placed on his work. That's really profes­ School activities in music, speech, drama and athletics can do much In past years the State Office has ried the ball, yards gained, letters change papers for features. This work. Steve Tipps, a Cub Chatter for probation for the 1963 season for violation sional attitude. student attaches to prepared a mimeographed list of earned, weight, height, class rank, can be a worthwhile practice, pro­ editor, said, "Let's set our own to offset the glamour which the unsophisticated of the Football Code. Huguelet not only sent in * * * subjects for features and one for nickname, favorite food, favorite viding the reporter seeks ideas only. standards. If we write well enough Mrs. drinking and smoking. These activities encourage the wholesome use of thanks for the criticism, but noted BOYS' BASKETBALL editorials. These were not of much girl and other trivia. It is detrimental if he borrows fea­ we'll sell our papers." They choppec leisure, clean living, team work, loyalty to school traditions. They em­ that I had failed to send her copies Last date for certifying boys1 basketball value. In some cases the staffs used He did not even bother to talk to tures whole. There are some fea­ out all gossip, tightened up their in all conferences for the from the Critics." I phasize the willingness to make personal sacrifice (that is, regulate district champions the subjects as they came, without the boy. He got all his information tures that have appeared in high style, and turned out a top news­ of "Comments 1962-63 school year is Feb. 23, 1963. up for that by sending her diet and avoid harmful habits) for the sake of victory. any special adaptation to local second hand. He did not find out school papers, year after year, for paper. made * * * several copies, plus some other ma­ the needs. that this boy was a top scholar, had the past 40 years. These are space "Our sales are incredible," re­ We need to keep before our youth "the vision of greatness," GIRLS BASKETBALL think she might use in her Features should be the most indi­ a winning exhibit in the science wasters. ports Mrs. Huguelet. terial I desire to excel, and the impulse to teamwork. All of these motivating Last date for certifying girls* basketball work. district champions in all conferences for the vidual aspect of any newspaper. fair, had built a complete ham The good reporter will scan the forces can aid in developing a well rounded, responsible boy or girl, 1962-63 school year is March 2, 1963. They should be planned and written radio unit, and was a most unusual "opposition" press for ideas, for the Got Early Criticism Cardinal Chatter Out and the League extracurricular program has an important part in in * * * for one particular audience. There student in many ways. He didn't trigger to thought that will send The Cub Chatter staff rushed spiring such students. "ZONED" DISTRICTS is no good reason for all high school find out any of the things that made him off hot on the trail of a good Greer Junior High School of The Stale Executive Committee approved the fol­ newspapers to run features on the the boy an individual. original feature. He is creative. He their paper in for criticism early Vidor has published Vol. I, Number lowing to become effective for the 1962-63 football it back season: same subjects. However, it is true Many papers run "Spotlight" has no need for material that others and have already received 1 of the Cardinal Chatter. It looks "That Conference AAAA districts composed ol Not only did they read the com­ a top competitor. ten or more teame thai elect to divide into two cones that the interests, needs and ca­ columns each issue in an attempt have written. good and should be may play ten football games, while determining two pacities of high school students are to give readers good personality The high school paper of today ments carefully, but Dee Ann Crow They have joined ILPC and will be zone championships, and the zone champions then Jerry Fisher may play a final game to determine the district generally common among many features. However, all such items is, generally, far better written, Andrea Grisham, in all activities this year. Charles championship, the beginning date for the first foot­ inevitably lead to Bales Beauer, Pam Wright, Ava Cargois is Number 1 editor. The or ball game and the last day for certifying such schools. This will fail to some degree. They tend to better edited, and has more solid district champion to be the same as for other Con­ some similarity in features. become trite and dull. In many content than ever before. It is sig­ Brown, Lynwood Givens, Roberl paper is sponsored by R. Bowman ference AAAA districts." * * * Probably the worst fault in fea­ cases the reporters simply fit new nificant that sponsors and students and F. Waits. It is a bright and Much has been said about medical care of athletes, but not too CANUTILLO HIGH SCHOOL tures in school newspapers is their names and data into a form. They not only accept criticism when colorful mimeographed newspaper. much has been reported on the "Team Doctor." He is the gentleman Canutillo High School disqualified for dis­ lack of originality. They tend to be run the same trivial facts in the offered, but are willing to pay for Port Arthur, The brand new Randolph High who is as close to the boys as the "Team Coach." trict honors in football for 1962 by the dis­ trite and stylized. They tend to be same order, issue after issue. They it. This professional attitude can School at Randolph Air Force Base trict executive committee of football district written to set formulas. Such features should only to a continual bettering has published the first issue of The "Doc" is on the sideline on cold wet nights, when they bring Johnny 7A for violation of Rule SO of the Football miss the point. lead The very nature of the feature show individuals, not statistics. of the school press. Beaumont Set Bird's Eye View. The new offset off the field with a sprained ankle or a bruised shoulder. Dad is soon Plan. * * * article demands a creative ap­ In every school there are stu­ Concentration on the writing of newspaper is edited by Jeff Ander­ on the sideline to ask Doc how the boy is getting along and to inquire proach. It should be carefully writ­ dents who have achieved far beyond good informative features will be Area Meet son and sponsored by Miss Madelyn whether the boy will have to miss the next game. FOOTBALL PRACTICE ten to fit a specific set of facts, a are individuals forward for school Kosh. They brought out Number 1 Rule 30, Football Plan, Football Practice the average. There one more step The "Team Doctor" is on the sideline during most of the home games Periods, Section relating to preseason foot­ particular mood, and for a particu­ who have assumed positions of re- papers. The junior high schools in the on Oct. 31. Calhoun High School at Port La- and many times he makes the out-of-town games, too; he knows the ball practice in elementary and junior high lar audience. Beaumont-Port Arthur area have schools. The State Executive Committee on However, nothing in the nature organized and have planned a meet vaca has a new four-column printed families of the players; he knows many of the boys' personal problems; May 16, 1962, ruled that this section applies its being paper. Volume I, Number 1 is very schools of a feature justifies for March 15-16 at Thomas Edison he is always interested in helping out on these problems when he can. only to elementary and junior high Shallowater High is 600th eligible for League membership. written from imagination alone. Junior High school in Port Arthur. good. Dick J. Reavis and Linda The school, the coaches, the families and the players owe much to the * * * There must be solid facts learned Russell A. Harder of Edison Junior White share the editing. Chester loyal, devoted "Team Doctor," who has been a strong supporter of the ONE-ACT PLAY SUSPENSIONS through careful research. The stu­ High is the director general of the Hunt is sponsor. It runs four to six The following schools are suspended from one- reporter who draws a feature pages and is printed each week. It high school athletic team through all the years. dent To Sign Up ForDrama Event meet. act play participation for the 1962-63 school yea: story wholly from his imagination These schools plan to have compe­ carries good news coverage and a close of the football season is a fitting time to pay tribute to the for failure to participate in the 1962 Spring Meet The is missing the entire reason for fea­ The invisible barrier of the "600 hundredth to arrive at the State tition in one-act play, debate, ex­ fine balance of features. many "Team Doctors" who have given freely of their time and gener­ after indicating intention to do so. (Rule 1, g, 1 Office this year. After they broke page 61, Constitution and Contest Rules) : Rochelle, tures. This type of story should be Iron Curtain" has been broken in temporaneous and persuasive Chapel Hill High School has given ously used their training to assist the finest athletic amateur program in Vernon, Bogata, Lufkin, Redland. of value. It should present new and drama. the 600 mark Boles Home High speaking, poetry interpretation and The Bulldog Barks a new five- * * * one- School of Quinlan and Lott High It is a fine America. unusual facts in an interesting Shallowater High School's prose reading, number sense and column offset format. PLEASANTON way. act play enrollment card was the six School sent in acceptances to boost ready writing; also in the spelling newspaper filled with pictures, well- Pleasanton High School placed on probation the total to 602 on that date. and plain writing contest. written news and interesting fea­ school football and basketball for the 1962-1963 The Shallowater dramatists will All junior high schools should be tures. Mari Vonnee Redding edits year for violation of Rule 19 of the Football Plan 7B, Region and the Rasketball Plan. compete in Conference considering plans for spring meet the paper. POSTSCRIPTS. I. Mrs. Alton Neal Hunt will direct contests. Teachers, sponsors and them in their competitive efforts. students need as much time as pos­ Identifications Weak +^rnter6chota5tic eJLeaauea of 628 represents CALENDAR CORRECTION (Continued from Page 4) a District Executive Committee to The Dec. 1 total sible to prepare for the competitive Editors should check news and only those senior high schools that In the League calendar the date should be say "Well, it would not be much of events. feature stories carefully to make In 1944, the Interscholastic Leaguer carried a credo which is, it seems, interschool tective supplies or services, provided in League One-Act November 15 for the first day for a violation, if any, so let's go along will compete sure that the whole story is given. boys* basketball games in conferences AAAA, they are furnished during a game, this year. There are as timely today as then. Hence, we republish it in this issue: with it." If this philosophy is car­ Play contests Too many stories leave the reader AAA, AA and A. or practice period, and are directly 90 junior high WE BELIEVE that the competitive motive is basic, instinctive, biologi­ ried out to its ultimate, the Ama­ approximately in doubt. A story about a play did * * * related only to the game and the schools who will compete this year, it is resident in every normal human being. teur Rule would be eaten away at Constitution not include the time. A story about cally determined, and that It should be noted the total to about RULE INTERPRETATION practice periods. its very foundation. This has been which will bring a football game gave every detail WE BELIEVE that competitions should be used, not abused; directed, and prac­ schools. "Generally, and 'special services' or 'bene­ once again that the "game proven to be the case in illustration 719 participating except one the score. not suppressed. We are convinced that the competitive motive is so fits/ offered only to athletes or members of actual that school ad­ tice periods" is defined as the after illustration where exceptions "This is evidence And Rulebook Many stories fail to identify sub­ invoked formally at all unless there exists a an athletic team, will be construed as being time in which the contestants are ministrators recognize the contribu­ strong that it should not be consequently, have been made to a rule. jects properly. "Mr. Jones was 'valuable consideration' and, that educational theatre and machinery for its adequate control. a xiolation of Article VIII, Section 8, The in athletic uniform. tion given the annual award by the fac­ Rule. one-act play competition can make Now Available with the ancient Hesiod that there are good contests and Amateur Pure Amateur Status ulty." First, just who is Mr. Jones? WE BELIEVE "The following are not to be construed as Amateur Problems students," to the development of Don't expect readers to know. Sec­ evil contests, and that it is the part of wisdom to stimulate in our children violations of The Amateur Rule: The League is very proud of the Roy M. Brown, League director of Because of increased demand, the (1) medical examinations, athletic insur­ The biggest problem that the pub­ ond, just what award did he re­ an ambition to excel in contests in preparation for which there is oppor­ fact that it has one of the few re­ said. "I think a trend has League Constitution and Contest ances or services similar to athletic insur­ lic shools have in the enforcing of drama, ceive? Third, what did he do to carry on maining pure amateur programs in Those secondary Rules for 1962-1963 is being re­ tunity for growth in a direction which will make them more competent ance furnished by schools that the Amateur Rule, which most been established. merit the award? None of these athletic insurance; the nation, and with the help of schools that do not now compete in printed. An additional 2,000 copies members of a democratic society and happier individuals in that society. school administrators think is neces­ facts were given. (2)expenses of athletes or teams on trips School Administrators we sincerely one-act play contests will soon rec- have been ordered. use of the competitive motive to enlist interest away from home as representatives of their sary for the preservation of high School names and initials are still WE BELIEVE that the hope that it will always be such. If nize that it is a most beneficial Requests for this bulletin have they become practically meaning­ school; and school athletics, is the fact that most used entirely too much. It isn't and then the diffusion of awards until (3) supplies and services furnished dur­ the time ever comes when the event. They will want to give their exceeded those in any previous year. coaches come from college athletic necessary to identify the school each less is hypocrisy which the quicker-witted individuals, both pupils and ing a game or a practice period, related League has to resort to the giving students the opportunity to derive Apparently the new science contest only to the game and the practice peirods. participation, where it is an ac­ time it is mentioned in a story. become contemptuous. of special incentives for a student the many educational benefits of­ and revision of the speech contests teachers, resent and of which they The 'game and practice period' denotes cepted fact that the college athlete Overuse of initials spoils many an to participate in athletics, then the fered by drama and play contests." has increased need for the Consti­ WE BELIEVE that speech and physical skills are in themselves intrinsic­ the actual time in which the contestants is completely subsidized. He is fur­ otherwise good page. There are are in athletic uniform." value of the game will be completely tution and Contest Rules. cannot be gained without papers in our files in which every ally competitive, and that genuine excellence This interpretation is not to be retro­ nished the best food and lodging. gone. University Interscholastic Lea­ Anyone needing more copies headline on page 1 includes the using competitions in one way or another. active. He is furnished the best medical The fact that the student already gue music contests drew 83,795 in­ should place his order as soon as school initials. Use them only when care. He is furnished every possible is getting more than his fair share dividual contestants in 1962. possible. The bulletin sells for $.30 * * * absolutely necessary. SPELLING BOOKLET service and supply while he is a of the expenditures a high school Over 225,000 Texas students en­ per copy. Orders should be mailed Spell out any school or organiza­ Good fences make good neighbors . . . comfortable while they lean college athlete. This is certainly provides for the average student, tered University Interscholastic to: ERRORS tion name the first time it is used in within the right of a college to do makes it imperative that no addi­ League academic and literary con­ University Interscholastic and talk. Page 13, Column 2 Denouement is in­ a story. Just when I found out that * * * this, as the League in no way at­ tional considerations are given to tests in 1962. League correctly spelled. tempts to guide the direction in TALA was not the initials for Page 15, Column Solemnity is incorrectly an athlete. It should always be the There were 310,000 individual Publications Department Texas Amalgamated Lithographers Defeated competitors are never really losers, unless they quit trying. spelled. which the philosophy of college ath­ main responsibility of the home to competitors in University Inter­ Box 8028 * * * Association, a dozen more confusing letics are carried out. and services scholastic League Athletic events in The University of Texas provide the supplies initial clubs broke out in print. CLASSIFICATIONS However, it is not in any way in for the health and welfare 1962. Austin 12, Texas necessary I surely appreciate all the kind Enrollments for assignment to competi­ line with the viewpoint of a purely the school has no University Interscholastic League rules should be considered as stand­ of children, and comments I have heard about the tion classifications are incorrect in the Con­ amateur program which the public legal or social responsibility, to take ards that a school sets to govern its conduct, not as arbitrary restrictions. stitution and Contest Rules, paste 104, Sec­ Student Activities Conferences. The tion 2. It should read as follows* schools throughout Texas attempt over this responsibility of the home. CLASSIFICATION. Participat­ East Chambers Girl Wins audiences have been bigger and ing schools shall be assigned for competition to carry out under the Amateur If this is done, it will mean one for the school year 1962-63 as follows: Rule, Article VIII, Section 8, of the more attentive than ever before. I AAA. High schools with an average more way in which the government particularly liked the comment of membership of 950 or more students in League. One of the most difficult prerogative First in Slide Rule Event grades 9-10-11-12. has taken over another one young lady. She was all dolled AAA. High schools with an average problems in high school athletics, as of the home, and in the opinion of added a Conference A state cham­ Linda Jo Pickney, a gradu­ University Interscholastic League inclusive, Miss up with a bee-hive hairdo. She told membership of 400-949 students, mentioned in previous articles, has pionship in slide rule to her already in grades 9-10-11-12. this column, they have taken enough ate of East Chambers High School, ler friend, "I really liked Dr. AA. High schools with an average mem­ been the fact that the college athlete already. outstanding high school record. She Directory bership of 200-399 students, inclusive, in of its prerogatives away Haddick's talk best." Her friend grades 9-10-11-12. comes back into a high school as was coached by Don Boles. with an average mem­ asked why. "He shouts so loud I can State Executive Committee: Dean James R. D. Eddy, chairman; Dr. H. A. Calkins, R. J. A. High schools a coach. He wants to continue the She won third in district spelling Kidd, Dr. Lynn Wade McCraw, Dr. Emmette Redford, Dr. J. J. Villarreal, Jerre S. bership of 115-199 students, inclusive, in Support Needed lear him through all this hair," she Williams, Dr. Rhea H. Williams, Lynn F. Anderson. grades 9-10-11-12. same practices under which he oper­ and number sense contests in her Andrews, Joe Barnes, H. E. B. High schools with an average mem­ Thanks. Legislative Council: Noel Johnson, Chairman; Harlan grades while in college. This means We sincerely hope that the replied. Charles, Fred Covin, Bert Ezzell, Garland P. Ferguson, Horace Francis, J. D. Gray, bership of 114 or fewer students in ated freshman year. As a junior she took E. 0. Martin, Truman New- H. S. Griffin, Joe Hutchinson, D. E. Jones, J. D. King, with an enroll­ that he, of course, wants to give League will have the complete sup­ first in district in number sense. som, A. W Norton, Drew Reese, Fred Sailing, Randell Simpson, R. W. Standefer, CCC. Junior high schools Thanks for News (Tommy) Thompson, W. C. Underwood. ment of 650 or more students in grade 9 and vitamin pills, flu shots, and free port of all School Administrators, second in dis­ D. A. Swope, George Thigpen, G. E. >elow at the time of application for mem­ As a senior she took ...... Rodney J. Kidd. bership. meals prior to the game at home, as only by keeping our athletic pro­ trict and third in regional in num­ Mrs. Vi Griffith, the efficient sec­ Director ...... _. . . .__.-- CC. Junior high schools with an enroll­ Director of Athletics ...-.....-. ____.. . . - - .... Dr. Rhea H. Williams. and many other supplies and serv­ gram amateur, and keeping it .....Dr. Nelson G. Patrick. ment of 300-649 students in grade 9 and be- ber sense, second in district, second retary, and I are reading the papers Director of Music Activities...... _. . .- . ow at the time of application for mem- Director of Journalism^ ....__...... _...... Dr. Max R. Haddick. ices which are not in keeping with within a reasonable cost, can we ex­ in regional and first in state in carefully and finding some articles .-...... Roy M. Brown >ership ; and school units composed of grade Director of Drama Activities ..,. .. ..-- 8 and below with 650 or more students. the Amateur Rule of the League, pect to justify the continuance of slide rule. for reprint in the Leaguer. We use C. Junior high schools with an enroll­ ment of 299 or fewer students in grade 9 which specifically denotes that any the fine program which is now She was secretary of the National ;hose that we think would be of and below at the time of application for special services or benefits offered available for high school athletics stu­ membership ; and, school units composed of Honor Society, FHA pianist, maximum interest to our reader­ LEAGUER grade 8 and below with 649 or less students. only to athletes, and not to other in the State of Texas. The League dent director of the band, editor of ship. The Farmers Harvest of INTERSCHOLASTIC members of the student body, are to knows from experience that most the school paper, lettered in basket­ .ewisville High School and The Published eight times a year, each month from September through April, by the Bureau Kenneth Narahara and David be construed as violations of Article of the High School Administrators ball for three years and was team Reveille of Richland High School in of Public School Service, Division of Extension, The University of Texas, Box 8028, High Austin 12. Blevins of Mission Sharyland VIII, Section 8, the Amateur Rule are firmly behind the Amateur Rule, captain one year. ?ort Worth have contributed fine School won the Conference B debate of the League. and we sincerely hope that they will In tennis she won second on a articles. Thanks to them. Kidd ...... Editor R. J. championship in May, 1962. take an active part in the District doubles team in her freshman year, The West Wind of Paducah High R. Haddick ...... Assistant Editor Hold Line on Rule Max Executive Committee to see that the first in doubles as a sophomore, sec­ School conducted a long patient Second class postage at Austin, Texas. Subscription: $1 per year plus 2 cents tax. Carole Lace and Sujane West The only way that an Amateur interpretations which are now offi­ ond place as a senior in singles and campaign for a new gymnasium. were State Conference A debate Rule may be maintained is to draw cial, recently given by the State Ex­ third in senior doubles. That gym is now in use. They have champions in the 1962 State Meet. ines and to see that you do not ecutive Committee, will be honestly Miss Pinckney is now majoring set a standard for all to follow. LINDA JO PINCKNEY DECEMBER, 1962 No.4 They represented Rankin High violate any part of the rule beyond and sincerely enforced in their re­ in journalism at North Texas State Their campaign was conducted with Vol. XLVII School. ;he lines drawn. It is very easy for spective district. University. ,... winning competitor. dignity and understanding. INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3 Music Matters Two Lists of Critic Judges Educational Theatre Contests Showing UIL Drama Event Compiled for One-Act Plays Marks 35th Year Yearly Increase BY ROY M. By ROY M. BROWN shop recently. Streeter, University of Houston— Texas State College—I; J. Henry BROWN The critic judging workshops and III; Charles G. Taylor, Southwest­ Tucker, Texas Western College—I; In the past year, participation in the University Interscho- As the Bard said, "The play is This year marks the 35th year the University Interscholas­ lastic League music activities has increased publication of these two lists will ern University—IV; Miss Dolores Mrs. Grace P. Wellborne, Texas consderably. Al­ the thing." We could, in turn, re­ improve the status of judges, estab­ Tanner, Texas Christian University Technological College—I; Harold tic League has sponsored the one-act play contest. Since 1927 though several schools from the 1961-62 school year did not word this statement so that in re­ lish reasonable minimum rates for —II; Walther R. Volbach, Texas Weiss, Southern Methodist Univer­ Texas has been the only state with such widespread interest sign the Music Acceptance Card for 1962-63, the total num­ lation to the one-act play contest, the services of critic judges, stress Christian University—II; Ramsey sity—II; S. D. Woodmansee, 808 W. in secondary school drama. The League reports that over 530 standards of excellence set forth by Yelvington, Southwest Texas State 10th ber of schools in Music Activities increased by 56. "The play plus the critique is the St., Austin—IV. secondary schools participated in this educational contest dur­ League rules, and make the critique College—IV; Miss Norma Young, Since the September deadline date for signing the accept­ thing." ing the spring of 1962. of the contest its greatest educa­ Theatre Three—II. * Denotes approximate region ance card has passed, nine schools whose cards were received The quality of judging and the tional benefit. Educational theatre in the secondary schools and colleges of too late have indicated they would like to participate in music vast importance of the critique has II Texas is making rapid strides to show administrators the activities next year. Approximately 20,000 more students par­ been a matter of constant concern wealth of educational advantages that can be reaped by the Critic Judges ticipated in the contests last year than during the 1960-61 for the League Drama Office this Drama Library individual student when participating in the drama program. school year. past year. In an effort to improve Critic Judges Ford Ainsworth, Schreiner Insti­ More and more, administrators are recognizing that the edu­ These are estimates, because the reports from the regions the educational advantages derived tute—IV*; Carl Atkins, San An­ Adds Plays cational theatre program is related to the entire school cur­ were incomplete, but they do give Thomas B. Abbott, Baylor Uni­ tonio College—IV; Mrs. Shirley from one-act play contests, the Lea­ riculum. They are also recognizing that drama is a creative some indication that we are having versity—II*; Elton Abernathy, Austin, San Marcos Academy—IV; necessary form and regulations. gue is sponsoring art—not just a frill course, a senior play, more participation at the regional ten critic judging Southwest Texas State College— Joseph Harry Beck, Sam Houston To Collection a skit, or an extra­ level. The largest increase seems to Solo Contest Judges workshops this year. From these IV; James D. Baines, McMurry Col­ State College—III; E. Robert curricular activity. be in Class III participation in solo workshops will come a list of quali­ lege—I; James G. Barton, South­ Black, North Texas State Univer­ The plays listed have not been A perfect example of this is a quote from a speech made re­ Please give and ensemble contests. Likewise, some consideration to west Texas State College—IV; Mrs. sity—II; Miss Katharine Boyd, Sul aproved for contest use. Any direc­ cently by Dr. Joseph R. Smiley, the nomination of judges for the fied critic judges who have had prior the number of new schools added to June Bearden, Lubbock Christian Ross State College—I; Mrs. Paul tor desiring to produce one of these president of The University of High School and its one-act State Solo Contests. Each year this theatre training and are willing to play di­ the League List of Eligible Schools serve as single College—I; Paul W. Beardsley, Burgess, Blinn College—III; Robert plays must first secure written ap­ Texas: "I should like to comment rector, Mrs. Alton Neal office sends to each member of the critic judges for the Hunt, for for 1962-63 accounts for a slight contests. Austin College—II; Art Cole, Mid­ Capel, S. F. Austin State College— proval from the Play Appraisal briefly on the theatre as a form of being the six hundredth League a nomination blank on school and increase in total participation. The following two land Community Theatre—I; Mrs. II; James L. Duderstadt, Texas Lu­ Committee. art and to emphasize at the outset director to enter the contest this which he may list the names of lists include, first, judges who have attended Mary L. Davis, University of Hous­ theran College—IV; Charles Lari- From Samuel French, Inc., 25 West that it is clearly one of the most year. judges for the various events listed a Music Advisory Committee critic judging workshop within the ton—Ill; R. J. Dodson, Kilgore Col­ more Etheridge, Odessa College—I ; 45th Street, New York 36, N. Y.: difficult and complex of all the fine in the contests. Your cooperation in lege—II; C. K. Esten, Texas Agri­ Miss Sally Gearhart, Texas Luther­ TAKE HER, SHE'S MINE, by arts. I have said elsewhere that I Each region is requested to pro­ last year; and second, those who Statistics Show Growth this matter would be greatly appre­ cultural and Mechanical College— an College—IV; Frank R. Harland, Phoebe and Henry Ephron, 2-act, wish the English language followed vide the State Office with the name were unable to attend but are known ciated. Regardless of the location III; Charles C. Harbour, Panola Texas Western College—I; McDon­ 13M-6W; Royalty on application. the custom of many European Some very exciting statistics to of its representative on the Music to have judged one-act play contests within the United States, we want College—II; Cleve Haubold, Kilgore ald W. Held, Howard Payne College EXIT THE BODY, by Fred tongues and called them the 'Beau­ go with the 35th year of one-act Advisory Committee, which will before. to find the most capable people we College—II; Miss Rosemary Henen- —II; DeWitte T. Holland, Hardin- Carmichael, 3-act, 5M-5W; Roy­ tiful Arts.' " With understanding plays: meet June 15. Please write this of­ The League Office suggests that can to adjudicate in this event. berg, East Texas Baptist College— Simmons University—I; R. V. Hol­ alty, $25. by administrators such as Dr. Smi­ During the 1961-62 school year, fice or Durward Howard, chairman, contest officials select their critic This office takes the viewpoint II; Don E. Irwin, San Angelo Col­ land, North Texas State University A FAR COUNTRY, by Henry ley, I can see nothing but the rapid 539 schools participated in one-act Music Advisory Committee, Temple judges from the first list. After hav­ that the success of the music con­ lege—I; Albert E. Johnson, Texas —II; W. T. Jack, East Texas State Denker, 3-act, 5M-5W; Royalty, growth and development of educa­ play competition. As of Dec. 1, 628 High School, Temple, any sugges­ ing attended a critic judging work­ tests, and the musical development College of Arts and Industries—IV; College—II; Stanley A. Keilson, $50. tional theatre. enrolled to participate this year, tions which you may have for rule shop recently, these judges are more of our contestants, is somewhat de­ Charles W. Jones, Decatur Baptist Laredo Junior College—IV; Martin A COOK FOR MR. GENERAL, which is the largest number of high changes or improvement of the familiar with new rules and stand­ pendent upon the quality of adju­ College—II; Rex P. Kyker, Abilene W. Landers, Howard County Junior j by Steven Gethers, 3-act, 27M, Drama Aids Education schools ever enrolled in the contest. music contests. ards set forth by the Interscholastic All suggestions will dication. When high standards for Christian College—I; Mrs. Rex. P. College—I; P. Merville Larson, Royalty, f50. One hundred eleven new schools en­ be presented to the Music Advisory League than judges on the second Many years ago one of my sec­ performance are set by the adjudi­ Kyker, Abilene Christian College— Texas Technological College—I ; THE BURNING MAN, by Tim rolled this year. Some of these Committee for consideration. list. ondary education professors made cators, we as teachers will try to I; Mouzon Law, The University of Ron Lucke, San Antonio College— J. Kelly, 2-act, 4M-3W; Royalty, schools have participated before, The Music Subcommittee of the There have been only four of the a remark that struck vividly in my bring our students up to these ex­ ten workshops Texas—IV; Robert Milton Leech, IV; E. Clayton McCarty, Trinity $25. but were not enrolled in one-act Legislative Council has been co­ conducted so far this mind. He said, "The student in the pectations; and through the combi­ Texas Western College—I; Mrs. University—IV; Mrs. Martha Me- DAUGHTER OF SILENCE, by play competition last year. operative in representing the year. Many of the judges on the sec­ secondary school learns a little bit music nation of contest-adjudicator-par­ Ruth Lemming, Wharton County Daniel, San Antonio College—IV; Morris L. West, 3-act, 17M-6W; The most extensive list of schools people at the council meetings. ond list will attend later workshops. about a lot of things; when in col­ ticipation and quality of student Their names Junior College—III; Miss Doris Jerome C. MeDonough, Amarillo Royalty, $50. participating in League activities Through them we have established will be added to the lege he learns a lot about one or two performance, we are introduced to first list, and recognition of attend­ Kirk Maxey, Texas Technological College—I; M. Daniel McLallen, SOMETHING ABOUT A SOL­ is the 1,093 schools that participate a rapport that has not been equaled things." This remark, in simple new concepts of musical develop­ ance given in the Interscholastic College—I; James W. Moll, The Mary Hardin-Baylor College—IV; DIER, by Ernest Kinoy, 3-act, in basketball. Out of this 1,093, in many years. Let us continue this terms, is so true and appropriate ment. Leaguer. University of Texas—IV; Mrs. Pat Lawrence F. McNamee, East Texas 11M-1W, and extras; Royalty, $50. there are 124 conference AAAA worthwhile relationship with this for the modern educational system. The final decision this year will Nash, Wharton County Junior Col­ State College—II; Lee J. Martin, PURLIE VICTORIOUS, by Os- schools. One hundred one of these group. Second Groups lege—III; At no time in history has it been rest with the various one-act play Wayne Pevey, The Uni­ Texas Agricultural and Mechanical sie Davis, 3-act, 6M-3W; Royalty, schools will enter one-act play this Members of the Music Subcom­ versity more important for the student in The Legislative Council, on the officials as to whether they will use of Texas—IV; James College—III; W. A. Moore, West $50. year. Out of 108 conference AAA mittee for the 1963 meeting of the Franklin secondary school to acquire as much recommendation of the Music Sub­ the single expert critic judge or use Pierce, Texas Agricul­ Texas State College—I; Charles ADVISE AND CONSENT, by schools, 93 will compete. From the Legislative Council will be ap­ of this "little bit of learning," and committee, passed the following a panel of judges. tural and Mechanical College—III; Myler, St. Mary's University—IV; Loring Mandel, 3-act, 20M-4W; 193 conference AA schools, 153 en­ pointed in January and will meet receive the benefits of a general regulations concerning Second If the one-act play officials desire Mrs. Freda Powell, Odessa College Mrs. David L. Norton, Lee College Royalty, $50. tered. There are 197 conference A with the Music Advisory Commit­ —I; education. Groups: to gain as much of the educational Alex Reeve, Howard Payne —Ill; Mrs. Ruth Owings, Pan-Am THE GHOST OF THE CHI­ schools and out of this number, 119 tee in June to discuss mutual prob­ College—II; Surely the drama teacher in the Second Groups shall be defined as advantage from this contest as pos­ David G. Rigney, East College—IV; Mrs. Arch Pearson, NESE ELM, by Adele Gordon, 3- will compete. The last, but the larg­ lems. Texas State College—II; high school is one of the very few follows: sible, it is strongly urged that they Josh P. Lon Morris College—II; Curtis L. act, (children's play), 9M-3W; est in number, are the conference B Roach, teachers that has the opportunity 1. A regularly organized and use the single expert critic judge. Texas Woman's University Pope, East Texas State College—II; Royalty, $15. schools. There are 471 conference B Music to add so much to this "little bit of Theory Contest scheduled class Under the League —II; Ronald Schulz, Texas Tech­ Glenn H. Rogers, McMurry College SIR SLOB AND THE PRIN­ schools, and from this number 162 or course other rule (Constitu­ learning." He has the unlimited than the first tion nological College—I; Mrs. Vera —I; Stanley K. Hamilton, North CESS, by George Garrett, 3-act, will compete in one-act play this Considerable interest has been band, orchestra and Contest Rules, 3., c., 1., b.), pleasure of not only teaching or choir. if a panel of judges Simpson, Texas Technological Col­ Texas State University—II; James (children's play), 6M-4W, and ex­ year. shown in the State Music Theory is used, there drama, but the opportunity to make 2. No duplications of will not lege—I; Angus Springer, South­ W. Swain, Sam Houston State Col­ tras; Royalty, $15. It is obvious that the two weakest Contest, and several requests have enrollment, be a critique following the practical application of the stu­ e.g., a student contest. western University — IV; Don lege—III; Crannell Tolliver, West ROSEMARY AND THE ALLI­ areas are the conference A and con­ been made to include this at the does not par­ Therefore, the contest is dents' knowledge in other fields. ticipate in both broken GATORS, two one-hour plays, by ference B schools. The problems regional level. Chairman Durward organizations down into a strictly competi­ The drama teacher can combine within the tive endeavor, Molly Kazan, 2M-2W, 3M-2W; Roy­ that many of these schools face are Howard is appointing a committee same semester. deleting the final League Winners Keep Winning elements of mathematics, physics, (Note: A student educational advantage derived alty each, $20. insurmountable. However, the to make a study of a Music Theory participat­ by speech, art, journalism, music, Eng­ ing in the First Group the students and teachers from LONG ISLAND ABROAD, by many problems faced by one school Literature Contest to be adminis­ first the cri­ lish, history, homemaking, indus­ semester may participate tique. By all means, each school Robert J. Myers, 1-act, 3M-3W; are often the same problems faced tered at the regional level. Winners in trial arts, and foreign languages Second should derive the maximum educa­ Royalty, $5. by another. If 162 B schools and 119 from this group would proceed to Group the second se­ State Contestants into the everyday activities of his mester, provided tional advantage offered by LULLABY, by Anthony Clark, A schools have solved their prob­ the state level as in all other League Section 1 this program. With the production of above contest, and use the single critic 1-act, 3M-2W; Royalty, $5. lems, surely more of these schools contests. is not in violation.) one play, the drama teacher calls 3. Students judge. KITTEN IN THE ELM TREE, can do the same and offer their stu­ A contest of this nature would be in the Second Group Go On To Success upon his knowledge and the knowl­ are required In the future, the League Drama by E. P. Conkle, 1-act, 3M-3W; dents the educational challenges of on a par with any other League to meet all eligi­ edge of his students in many fields bility rules Office will publish a list of accred­ Royalty, $5. the one-act play contest. academic contest and would be ad­ as outlined in the Questionnaires returned by Mayo Clinic (Rochester, Minne­ of subject matter. Constitution and Contest ited critic judges. At present we League contestants From Dramatists Play Service, ministered under the same regula­ furnish addi­ sota) as a fellow in pediatrics. Correspondence Invited tions. Likewise, such a contest Rules, can only recommend to those one- tional evidence that "the state meet Dr. Hartfield makes this state­ Inc., 14 East 38th Street, New 600 Mark Broken York would encourage some of the better act play officials that they use the winners continue to win." Five of ment: "I regard the competitive 16, New York: Since this is my first year with For students to give serious consider­ judges who have attended a work- these were reported in the Novem­ activities and training gained in SEVEN NUNS SOUTH OF the first time in the history the League, I am interested in the of the one-act play contest, the ation to the study of music theory ber Leaguer. These replies are from writing, public speaking and other THE BORDER, by Natalie E. 600 problems of all schools concerning Districts Plan mark has been and possibly composition. the following 1952 competitors: activities in the League as invalu­ White, 2 acts, 4M-10W, extras, broken. Congratu­ their drama programs. To those lations are in order Several requests have also been Picture Memory James Hartfield was editor of the able for my professional prepara­ Royalty on application. to Shallowater who have previously competed in made that we include composition EventSchedule Spring Branch high school paper tion today. Please continue your FIRST LOVE by Samuel Taylor, the contest, and found it necessary contests at the regional and state Booklet Printed and took part in the Journalism excellent work." 3 acts, 26M-3W, Royalty on appli­ to drop competition, I would like to cation. level. This has received favorable The new printed contest at State Meet. He was class Another State Meet winner in know what problems caused you to "Picture Mem­ GIDEON by Paddy Chayefsky, 2 Speech Book attention from both the Music Ad­ For Contests ory Contest Bulletin" is now avail­ valedictorian of 1953, a member of journalism was Miss Connie Rus­ stop competing. visory Committee and the Music the state winning One-Act Play sell of Fort Stockton. She, too, was acts, 15M-1W, Royalty on applica­ Particularly to those of you who able to sponsors of contestants. tion. Subcommittee of the Legislative Junior High school spring meet The 20-page booklet supersedes All-Star Cast in 1953, was selected class valedictorian. She attended Is Available have never competed, I would like Council. However, they would like districts are now organizing for for the Lions Club Citizenship Texas Christian University and BLOOD, SWEAT, AND STAN­ very much to hear your problems. the old mimeographed picture mem­ LEY Martin T. Todaro and J. Rex to have more details on such a con­ competition in literary and aca­ Award and received the Samuel was graduate magna cum laude. POOLE by James and Wil­ And to those of you who have con­ ory contest material. It contains an liam Wier, speech professors at The Uni­ test before action is taken. demic contests in every section of French Award as outstanding actor Now married, she resides with her Goldman, 3 acts, 10M-2W, quered the problems and are pro­ official list of paintings and authors, Royalty on application. versity of Texas, have prepared a It appears to me that such a con­ the state. rules of the contest, at State Meet. three children in England, where booklet to aid speech viding your students with the un­ and a discussion GENERAL SEEGER, by Ira teachers in test would be quite worthwhile in The following schedule of events of each painting. The booklet also Mr. Hartfield went on to Wheat- her husband is stationed by the Air preparing students for speech limited opportunity to compete in Levin, 2 acts, 7W-2W, extras, Roy­ con­ encouraging students to give some has been prepared by schools in the contains a key on College (Wheaton, Illinois), Force. this educational contest, I would to pronunciation of alty on application. tests. consideration to the reading and San Antonio area: artists' names. where he took his Bachelor of Sci­ John Butler was a State Meet "A Guide for Teachers Who Di­ like to know the problems you EVERYBODY LOVES OPAL writing of music, as well as to en­ Debate, Declamation (poetry, The "Picture Memory Contest ence degree, edited the newspaper winner in Extemporaneous Speak­ rect Prose Reading, Poetry Interp­ faced, if any, and how you over­ by John Patrick, 3 acts, 5M-2W, courage them to delve into the con­ prose and humor), Extemporane­ Bulletin" may be ordered from: and was president of the pre-med ing from McAllen, where he also retation and Persuasive Speaking came them. I'm sure that the ideas Royalty on application. struction of harmonic sequences ous Speech, Poetry Interpretation, University Interscholastic League society, and a member of the fac­ participated in band, debate, slide Contests," a 24-page booklet, con­ and methods passed on to me would, SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH by and instrumentation. These two Ready Writing, Spelling and Num­ Publications Department ulty-student administrative Coun­ rule and baseball. Later, he at­ tains a full discussion of each of the in turn, be profitable to the other Tennessee Williams, 3 acts, contests open up to the student a ber Sense will be conducted for University of Texas cil. He was graduated from Baylor tended Texas College of Arts and 15M- events and annotated bibliographies schools in planning for competition 7W, Royalty-$50-$25. realization that music is composed three grade levels, seventh, eighth Box 8028 University Medical school in 1957. Industries and The University of of books to aid teachers and stu­ in the future. CRITIC'S CHOICE of factors including performance, and ninth. Austin 12, Texas Presently, Dr. Hartfield is at the Texas Law School; he ranked sec­ by Ira Levin, dents. In a manner of speaking, I am an music reading and writing, and ond in his class in state bar exams. 3 acts, 3M-4W, Royalty-$50-$25. employee of every drama teacher in stylistic considerations. A student Mr. Butler now lives in Austin and THE 49th COUSIN by Florence Texas. It is my job not only to or­ who learns to transpose for various is legal adviser to the State Secur­ Lowe and Caroline Francke, 3 acts, ganize the various contests over the 7M-3W, Royalty-$50-$25. instruments is learning a reading ity Board. state, but to help you in any way Amateur Rule Application DRUMS UNDER THE WIN­ skill which cannot be duplicated in Miss Peggy Campbell was not to promote drama and the one-act DOWS any other way. A nucleus of five or only state champion in the League's by Sean O'Casey—adapted play in your school. Unless you cor­ six students in an organization Typing contest but also was se­ by Paul Shyre, 2 acts, 5M-2W, Roy­ respond with me about your prob­ alty— would give musical leadership that lected as a member of the All-State $50-$25. lems, your ideas, and your com­ CausesMost Misunderstanding PERIOD OF ADJUSTMENT by would be desired by any director. Band for four years. She was a plaints, I will not be able to fulfill Let us give this matter some serious By R. J. KIDD In other instances, the coach has from the school which he represents member of the National Honor So­ Tennessee Williams, 3 acts, 4M- my responsibilities to the utmost. 5W, Royalty-$50-$25. consideration. been convinced that he should pro­ and must meet all eligibility re­ ciety and her class valedictorian. Please let me hear from you! The League's Amateur Rule has vide his team special services, such quirements of Article VIII. All Later, she attended McMurry Col­ THE AMERICAN DREAM, State Solo Contest possibly been the subject of more as flu shots, vitamin pills, special eligibility rules must be uniformly lege where she earned the Harry THE DEATH OF BESSIE Add to List I—Critic Judges discussion than any other eligibil­ meals for home games, in order to enforced among member schools, Saladay Award and was chosen SMITH, FAM AND YAM in play The State Solo Contest has been as The following judges have at­ ity requirement. More "sentimental maintain better health standards with exceptions being granted the Outstanding Senior. She was collection by Edward Albee, 2M- set for June 10, with the entries to tended a Critic Judge Workshop reasons" have been given for violat­ and physical conditioning. none. League rules make no provi­ selected by the Board of Missions 3W, 5M-2W, 2M, Royalty-$25, $15, being due on or before May 1. How­ recently and should be added to the ing it than any other League rule. Such special concessions and con­ sion for any additional services or of the Methodist Church to be a $10. ever, there are some regional con­ List I of Critic Judges: Ford Ains­ The "poor boy" approach has siderations to high school athletes benefits which fans and sometimes three-year missionary in the Congo. Those who would like to read tests extending into May, for which worth, Schreiner Institute—IV; been used, when someone wanted are a kind of recognition and re­ member schools propose to provide She resides presently at the Fran­ these plays may order through the consideration will be given to those Carl Atkins, San Antonio College— to buy clothing or other articles for ward not in keeping with the spirit for their athletes, ces DePauw Home, 4952 Sunset Drama Loan Library, Box 8028, students who have to make late en­ IV; James L. Duderstadt, Texas some fine boy who needed help. A and aim of the League's Amateur In considering these "fringe Blvd. in Los Angeles. University Station, Austin 12, tries. In a later issue a copy Lutheran College—IV; M. Daniel of the golf player has been given the op­ Rule. benefits," the State Executive Com­ Richard Tucker was the League's Texas, at no expense other than the Rules and Regulations governing McLallen, Mary Hardin-Baylor— portunity to acquire a few golf This rule, one of several adopted mittee has given the opinion that state champion in Number Sense lOc charge for postage and han­ State Solo Contests will be pub­ dling. IV; S. D. Woodmansee, 808 W. 10th balls or some other modest prize by member schools in 1914, was such services to athletes are not in 1952, He lettered in football in SPEECH Craig Buck, Carthage lished. Please bear in mind that St., Austin—IV. any for winning a golf tournament. framed in an attempt to insure that available to all students and, con­ 1950, 1951 and 1952 and later at­ student making a Division I in a High School, won first place honors St., Austin—IV; Henry Eason, Well-meaning fans have offered to the high school interscholastic pro­ sequently, must be considered as tended The University of Texas William J. Gardner and Kyle Class I solo is eligible to partici­ in the extemporaneous speech con­ Wayland Baptist Colege—I; Lewis show their appreciation of a great gram would be based on bona fide "valuable consideration" and there­ where he took his Masters. He is Gideon won the boys Conference AA L. Fulks, Abilene Christian College pate in the State Solo Contest. If test held last May at The University high school team by paying the student participation. Such bona fore a violation of Article VIII, working toward his Ph.D. and is state debate championship in May, —I; William A. Moore, West Texas he does not receive of Texas. He was an entry blank, team's expenses to some football fide student must receive no special Section 8, the League Amateur now teaching at Arlington State 1962. They represented Coleman coached by Mrs. State College—I; Crannell Tolli­ please write to this office for the bowl classic. favor, gratuity or other inducement Rule. College at Arlington. High School. Orita Morrison. ver, West Texas State College—I. Page 4 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER ? & A Do You Remember When? Q. May a boy play in a "B" and an "A" basketball game on the Dr. Ernest Poteet Coached same night, and then play in another interschool basketball game the same week? A. No, as if a boy plays in both Big Spring Football Team the "B" and the "A" basketball when Dr. Er­ He entered the administrative and Mrs. Ann Munk of Carrizo games on the same night, he has Do you remember President Emeritus field as superintendent of schools at Springs, who is a graduate of Texas played his two interschool games for nest H. Poteet, of Arts and In­ Mercedes, where he served for a pe­ A & I at Kingsville. the week, and to play another game of Texas College dustries, at Kingsville, Texas, was riod of 15 years, later moving as Dr. Poteet is typical of thousands would be in violation of the Basket­ an outstanding high school athlete, superintendent of schools at Har- of school administrators who have ball Plan, rule 11, item d. If a boy and debater, and later was active in lingen, where he served for a period been with the League from its early participates in an interschool bas­ high school coaching in the Inter- of eight years. In each one of the beginning, and has helped to make ketball game for as much as one scholastic League? public schools he was connected it the great organization it is. The play, regardless of whether it was Dr. Poteet was born at Rhome, with, either as a coach or a super­ first year that Dr. Poteet coached a "B" or "A" team, it counts as one Texas and participated in athletics intendent, he was active in all at Big Spring was the first year games per of his two interschool at Rhome High School, where he phases of League work. the League sponsored a state cham­ week. was outstanding in basketball, foot­ This interest continued when he pionship football program, and it Q. May a school hold an inter­ ball, and track. accepted his next educational posi­ can be said that he is one of the school scrimmage in basketball In addition to participating in tion as president of Texas College remaining school administrators after they have played an inter­ the athletic program of the League, of Arts and Industries. After 14 there when the League first began school game? he also was outstanding on the de­ years of service, he retired from this its state championship athletic play- bate team, winning the district position last spring. During this offs. A. No, after the first interschool championship. time as president of Texas A & I, Without the assistance and direc­ basketball game is played, there can From high school at Rhome, he many of the League regional meets tion of such outstanding people as be no more interschool scrimmages went to Polytechnic College in Fort were moved to Kingsville because Dr. Poteet, the League never could by any of the high school basketball Worth, where he lettered for one of the interest of Dr. Poteet. have achieved the fine background units. All interschool basketball ac­ COACH POTEET'S 1920 TEAM Members of the 1920 Big Spring James Little, tackle; Kemble Dunbar, tackle; Athol Porter, end; Errott year in football, basketball, and During his career as a school ad­ and heritage it now has. To those tivities, after playing the first in­ grid team are Claude Mims, guard; Conway Craig, end (Now publisher Nance, halfback; Omar Pittman, fullback; Gill Alfred Barnett, end; baseball. From there he went to ministrator, he has been active in early pioneers, much of its present terschool basketball game, are to be success and progress can be given of San Antonio Express and Light); Hayden Griffith, guard; Willard Sul­ Wesley Line, guard; and Frank Covert, guard. Coach Ernest H. Poteet Decatur Baptist College at Decatur educational associations, having interpreted as games, and count to­ for a year and participated in foot­ served as president of the Lower credit. Throughout his years as a team captain ward the total of games a team may livan, center (Druggist in Big Spring); Herbert Rutherford, is shown standing at the center of the picture. ball, baseball, and basketball, and Rio Grande Educator Association, teacher, coach, and administrator, play per year. and quarterback (Contractor in Big Spring); Elmer Boatner, halfback; was captain of the football team. director of the Texas State Teach­ he has exemplified the highest traits After graduation from Decatur ers' Association, chairman of the of Christian ethics, moral leader­ Junior College, he entered Baylor State Curriculum Committee, presi­ ship, and educational integrity, Food Fads and Facts University, where he was not eli­ dent of the Texas School Adminis­ which has contributed so much, not gible to participate in varsity ath­ trators, and having written many only to the League, but to the de­ letics because of the transfer rule. articles for publication in maga­ velopment of the public school sys­ POSTSCRIPTS ON ATHLETICS He graduated with honors, receiv­ zines, including the NEA Journal, tem of Texas. and hav­ The Texas Outlook, The School Dr. Poteet from his earliest par­ BY OR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS Sugar Pills Taste Good, ing a B.A., later an M.A., ing the LL.D. degree conferred on Board Journal, and other publica­ ticipation in the League program as him for his achievements in educa­ tions a student, up to the time he retired tion. All his life he has been an active_ as president of Texas A & I, gives No Quick Power After graduation from Baylor member of the Baptist church, hav­ credit to the League and its pro­ But Give University, his first teaching posi­ ing served for many years in both gram of educational competition for The State Executive Committee of the Interscholastic There is no truth in the common the American Medical Association athlete after even strenuous play. tion was as principal and coach of lay and official positions of respon­ contributing much to his own per­ League recently met and ruled upon Article VIII, Section 8, belief that drinking milk "cuts the (174:208, September 10, 1960). ' Athletes may derive a psychologi­ the high school at Throckmorton, sibility. He has served as president sonal success. He firmly is convinced the Amateur Rule of the League, as it regards any "special wind" according to the Committee In answer to the question whether cal "lift" and a certain amount of Texas. While there he organized the of the Mission Chamber of Com­ that educational competition, if to the athletes within the a high school athlete should drink comfort from between half "aids." first football team and was active in merce, Mexia Lions Club, and the properly controlled, can make a val­ services" or benefits given only on the Medical Aspects of Sports a quart of milk a day during his They should not expect physical re­ the student body as a whole. The rul­ the League athletic and academic Mercedes and Harlingen Rotary uable contribution to the school and school system and not to of the American Medical Associa­ sports season, the Journal statement freshment, however, except as the program. Clubs. He has been a district gov­ the individual student in every part ing was as follows: tion. The Committee's statement re­ indicated that there is no evidence rest period itself contributes to this From Throckmorton High School ernor for Rotary International, is a of Texas. "Generally, any 'special services' or 'benefits', offered only inforced an assertion recently made that milk will cut the wind. This feeling. he moved over as principal and member of Phi Delta Kappa, the There are very few people who to athletes or to members of an athletic team, will be construed by consultants to the Journal of assumes that the athlete's caloric Successful athletes would be suc­ coach at Haskell, where he also was Masonic Lodge, and has been active today can receive the accolade of as being 'valuable consideration' and, consequently, a violation intake is utilized by the physical ac­ cessful, the committee emphasized, active in the League program. He in Boy Scouts, Red Cross, and other "well done," as can Dr. Poteet, be­ tivity of his sport and in daily liv­ whether or not they ate quantities pro­ of Article VIII, Section 8, The Amateur Rule. was district director of the League community, service and charitable cause, as one of our television ing. of honey, swished down yogurt or program while there. organizations. grams so aptly states, "you were "The following are not to be construed as violations of the Neither is there any foundation gulped vitamins as part of their Kids Taller, He moved next to Big Spring, He married Anne Fae Waite and there," when the League first began, Amateur Rule: in fact for the common practice of training regime. Honey is a whole­ where he was high school principal they have two daughters, Mrs. June and much of the success of the (1) Medical examinations, ath­ giving players sugar pills or prod­ some food but has no special energy- and coach, and later served as prin­ Poteet Landrum, who lives at San letic insurance, or services similar specifically, however, that the But So Is Pop ucts between halves of a football producing values beyond those of cipal and coach at Mission and Angelo and is a graduate of South­ League is due to individuals such to athletic insurance furnished by school still may buy meals, lodging, game, the AMA Committee noted. other sugar foods. Yogurt contains Mexia. ern Methodist University, Dallas, as you. schools which carry no athletic in­ and all necessary expenses for ath­ Today's nine-year-old boy is an The glycogen reserves (stored no more nutrients than other milk surance ; letes away from home as represen­ inch or so taller than his father was sugar) of the body are not mate­ products nor are they superior in (2) Expenses of athletes or teams tatives of their school. at nine years. At manhood, he rially depleted in the conditioned quality. on trips away from home as repre­ Under this new interpretation it stands two inches taller than the The healthy athlete on a proper sentatives to their school; will not be possible to have camps average young man of 60 years ago. diet does not need supplementary (3) Supplies and services fur­ at local school gymnasiums or cafe­ And his weight is about 20 pounds vitamins. When taken in excess, wa­ nished during a game or practice terias, with the school providing more. Eight of Ten ter soluble vitamins are excreted taller period, related only to the game and meals, as has been done in the Although women, too, are from the body; extra amounts of today the practice periods. The 'game past, unless each individual boy they average about 64 inches other vitamins are stored and an to 62 inches in 1900 they Teens Working and practice period' denotes the pays his own meals and lodging compared oversupply can be harmful. The only are watching their weight. They or vitamins actual time in which the contestants while at this camp. time that special diets six to eight pounds less are in athletic uniform." This interpretation reemphasizes weigh about OnToughening are needed is when the individual than their grandmothers did at the evidences a shortage of nu­ This interpretation is not retro­ the fact that it is the primary re­ athlete same age. Teenagers eight out of ten not as determined by his family active, but goes into effect June 1, sponsibility of the home and not the trients One reason Americans are taller only agree with President Ken­ or team physician. 1963. school to feed athletes while they are and sturdier today is that Ameri­ nedy's stress on physical fitness, Recent estimates suggest that the at home, and that it is further the can farmers are producing some of they are doing something about average American family now Clarifies Rule responsibility of the home to pro­ the best food in the world. Through their own physical fitness programs. spends about $18 a month on non- vide medical care for their own This ruling clarifies many perti­ agricultural know-how, they con­ In the search for the teenager prescription health items (AMA children. The giving of such items nent points which the State Office tinue to put more food value into point of view, both boys and girls News, 3:4, Oct. 3, 1960). The ath­ as flu shots, vitamin pills, and other has frequently given opinions on, their fruits and vegetables and to were interviewed. Nearly 60 per lete or his adult advisers or spon­ medical services are not the respon­ but which now as a result of this breed nutrition into their livestock cent of the boys reported they had sors sometimes spend as much or sibility of the school, but the respon­ interpretation on the part of the and poultry. Chickens fed special taken steps to make themselves more. sibility of the home. State Executive Committee, become rations lay eggs with more vitamins more rugged either through regular While the products themselves are official interpretations, and not A and D. Sweet potatoes, an excel­ exercise at home or through going usually not harmful, they represent, Game and Practice players needed rubber mouth­ merely opinions of the State Office. lent source of Vitamin A, are now out for sports programs. Over 70 for the most part, dollars wasted. MOTHERS PREPARE MOUTHGUARDS Highland High School football One of the most important points The State Executive Committee known as a good source of vitamin per cent of the teenagers felt they The most serious aspect is teach­ pieces, so the mothers just pitched in, with the aid of Richland Hills dentists, and made them. Mmes. Ray to keep in mind, under this in­ reemphasized that they believe that C, also. should walk more. ing the dangerous habit of self- C. Johnson, Ray E. Menefee, Homer Ward and C. W.Magers, shown left to right, took plaster of paris molds terpretation, is that there can be no it is the responsibility of the school, Besides the better diets made pos­ To do this, some had cut down on medication; when a real need is made by cooperating dentists and made the rubber guards. feeding of athletes at home games not legally, but from a moral view­ sible through nutritional improve­ riding the school bus. Sixty-one per present, the athlete may rely on his by the school, by outside individ­ point, to provide and see that ath­ ments in the food supply, better cent of the group said that calis­ own resources and thus delay the uals, or by outside organizations. letic insurance or similar services personal health practices, better thenics should be done and 79 per professional advice and treatment Just Like Frosting a Cake The only way that athletes may be are provided which protect the medical care, and higher incomes cent of this group went beyond the he needs. fed before or after a game while at health of the player, while he is in also help to explain why Americans talking stage. They are really do­ home would be for the athletes uniform. are healthier and live longer than ing calisthenics regularly. themselves to pay for the meal. It It should be noted that there is past generations. (Jeanne S. Park: ("Physical Education: What Do is a violation for the school, any in­ no regulation against the provision "Bettter Eating for Better Health," Teenagers Think About Fitness?" Moms Make Mouthguards dividual, or organization, to pay for of items, such as salt tablets, aspi­ Food and Home Notes, Office of In­ in Education Summary, 100 Garfield free meals or after a game being rin, or any other type of health pro- formation, U. S. Department of Ag­ Avenue, New London, Conn., April played at home. It should be noted (See POSTSCRIPTS on Page 2) riculture, Washington 25). 12,1962). For Richland High Team By JAMES BUTTON layers of the "Gardex" compound wear it whenever he plays," said Reporter, The Reveille on each plaster mold, with a curing Mrs. Ward, whose home is now the Basketball for Girls, by Bertha Richland High School time between each layer. mouthpiece factory. Com­ Frank Teague; Ronald Press Fort Worth, Texas "Then we 'cook' each mouthpiece "The idea is to give the boy some­ pany, Publishers; 1962; Price $5.00 "It's just like frosting a cake in boiling water to cure it and to thing to bite down on it will keep At last there has appeared a book just take the stuff and smear it on." remove the rubber taste. We'll give him from cutting the inside of his which is much needed in girls ath­ This is how Mrs. Ray Menefee de­ each boy his mouthpiece to keep mouth with his teeth when he is letics. Miss Teague has for years scribes her part in making "Gar- with the rest of his equipment. He'll bumped," commented Mrs. Ward. been one of the outstanding coaches dex" rubber mouthpieces to be used in girls basketball. She is known by the Richland High School foot­ throughout the entire nation for the ball team. fine work which she has done in The project to make protective this area. The philosophy which mouthpieces began when the foot­ she develops relative to the proper ball coaching staff asked Dr. John place for girls' basketball in the edu­ Calder, a Richland Hills dentist, cation program is most encourag­ about the possibility of having them ing, and one which I am sure most made. When the Football Boosters school administrators will agree agreed to pay for the materials wholeheartedly. necessary, Dr. Calder asked Mrs. The treatise is very complete and Menefee to enlist the aid of other includes detailed pictures, dia­ interested mothers. Mrs. Homer grams, and explanations relative to Ward, Mrs. Ray Johnson, and Mrs. the fundamental skills which are Cliff Majors all volunteered their necessary to develop a good basket­ time and effort to produce the ball team. Especially good are the mouthpieces. diagrams of defense, offense, and Plaster of paris molds of each drills for passing, dribbling, and boy's set of upper teeth were made handling the ball. by Dr. Calder and Dr. James Cobb, There is a chapter entitled "to along with other Richland Hills the coach," which is one of the most dentists, Dr. Paul Riffle and Dr. and Dick baseball team of 1962 MIDDLE ROW Ronnie McMichael, Joe Reese, Jerry Massey, Acie LOOK WHAT MOTHER MADE Mark Kipp, Randy Magers MIDLOTHIAN CHAMPIONS The Midlothian important chapters in the entire Lyndel Webb. After the molds are Byrd, Ronald Curry, Glen Holveck; Ward, shown left to right, inspect rubber mouthpieces made by mothers won district 5A, defeated Pilot Point to take the bi-district title and Woodward, Kennie Black, Jimmy book, and one which I hope every cured they served as the basis of High School Rebel football team members. At the end of then won over Burnet for the regional crown. They won 15 games and BACK ROW Tommy Turner (Manager), Billy Roark, Gary Sewell, coach will read carefully and carry the latex molds. of Richland they will be able to come home and report, "Look, Mom, lost only two. They are, left to right; FRONT ROW David Ford, Louis Christie, Michael Briggs, Jimmy Goodwin, James Barksdale, out the suggestions therein listed. The latex process the players' grid season no lost teeth." Rueben Martinez, Ricky Miller, Mike Byrd, William Burton, Stuart Pryor; Harry Green and Coach W. E. Borgers. R. W. mothers used was to laminate four